Goldman Sachs: Goldman sees US data center growth intact despite opposition

IN · 2026-10-05

1. Step 1 · The triggerGoldman raises its 2026 US data-centre capacity forecast by 5 GW to 64 GW, signalling that local opposition delays rather than cancels projects
2. Step 2 · Knock-onhyperscaler capex plans stay intact, so orders for accelerators, power distribution and cooling equipment hold firm
3. Step 3 · Knock-onglobal electrical-equipment and server-component capacity stays allocated to US builds, tightening availability for other buyers
4. Step 4 · Knock-onIndian importers of power and IT hardware face longer lead times and firmer landed prices
5. Step 5 · Reaches youan Indian SME's hardware capex and any component sourcing cost more and take longer, squeezing project budgets and working capital

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Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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